Much of his plan, Wikler suggested in an interview, will reflect what Democrats have done in Wisconsin. That includes putting a focus on building up state party infrastructure across the country to develop what he calls a “nationwide permanent campaign.

Ben Wikler, chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, has announced his bid for DNC chair, aiming to utilize his success in Wisconsin on a national level.

Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party in Wisconsin, says he's joined the race to lead the national party after an election that swept Donald Trump and Republicans to power in Washington.

Wikler said that inflation was the chief reason for Democrats’ losses last month and that the party needed to reestablish itself as a voice for working people.

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler said his years of experience in the most contested state in the country is what he will bring to the

FILE PHOTO: DPW Chair Ben Wikler speaks at a rally with former U.S. President Barack Obama and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers before the mid-term elections, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. October 29, 2022. REUTERS/Daniel Steinle/File Photo

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chairman Ben Wikler has officially announced his bid to be the Democratic National Committee chairman He announced his plans to run on X Sunday morning. Wikler has been the chair of the party since 2019.

Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler launched his bid for chair of the Democratic National Committee on Sunday, joining a growing field of candidates seeking to lead the party forward after widespread losses on Election Night last month.